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Another Stick

March 14, 2023 7 Comments

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Frodo the retriever dashed back and forth in the park as his owner threw the stick. Frodo retrieved the saliva-coated, tooth-indented stick, dropping it at his owner’s feet, panting, only to chase after another weak throw. His owner, Al, never had a good arm, even as a Little Leaguer years before when playing shortstop for a team called The Newtown Bluebirds. The oaks and elms were familiar with the dog. Al again threw the stick end-over-end for a few misdirected yards. Following its erratic course until it struck the ground, Frodo wondered whether being man’s best friend was really worth it.

By David Sydney

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  1. Stella says

    March 14, 2023 at 7:47 am

    Love this! Made me Laugh out Loud!

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  2. Mary A Gorman says

    March 14, 2023 at 8:09 am

    Yes it made me chuckle especially as I thought of the looks our cocker spaniel gives me

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  3. Yolanda Joosten says

    March 14, 2023 at 9:57 am

    Made me laugh and I think it’s a good thing our dogs can’t talk!

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  4. Teddi DiCanio says

    March 14, 2023 at 11:31 am

    Are dogs that fussy? Mine weren’t.

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  5. David Higham says

    March 15, 2023 at 7:05 am

    Loved that last line.

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  6. Chris Madero says

    March 16, 2023 at 12:21 am

    Loved this. Two thumbs up.

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  7. Kern Windwraith says

    March 16, 2023 at 1:44 pm

    Haha! I’ve often wondered what my little dog really thinks of the whole stick toss game. Does she love it as much a I think she does, or is she just humouring me? Love this.

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